Important
Grapes and raisins have been associated with serious kidney concerns in some dogs. Contact a veterinarian promptly, even if only a small amount was eaten.
Overview
Not every dog reacts the same way to grapes or raisins, but because the risk can be significant, veterinarians often recommend prompt evaluation. There is no widely accepted safe amount. If your dog ate grapes, raisins, or foods containing them, contacting a veterinarian is a reasonable next step.
When emergency veterinary care may be appropriate
- Any grape or raisin ingestion, especially in smaller dogs
- Your dog is vomiting, lethargic, or not eating
- You notice decreased urination or signs of abdominal pain
- A large quantity was eaten
- Your dog is a puppy or has existing kidney concerns
What to tell your veterinarian
- Approximate number of grapes or raisins eaten
- Time since ingestion
- Your dog's weight and age
- Any vomiting, diarrhea, or behavior changes
- Whether the grapes were seeded or seedless
What not to do
- Do not assume a small amount is harmless
- Do not wait to see if symptoms develop before calling
- Do not induce vomiting without veterinary direction
- Do not give human medications without veterinary guidance
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